To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 24 May 1799
Navy Depart. 24. May 1799.
Sir
I do myself the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from the Consul at the Havanna, to the Secy of State—and the correspondence between Capt Decatur & the Governor of the Havanna.
I have the honor to be / with the highest respect & / esteem Sir Yr. most Obed / Serv.
Ben Stoddert
MHi: Adams Papers.